DOL Median (PASADENA, CA)
$77,813
vs National
+9.4%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,183
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,813
+9.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in PASADENA, CA earns $77,813 in nominal terms, which is 9.4% above the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,183 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in PASADENA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION | $119,080 | 1 |
| Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. | $78,344 | 6 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $77,064 | 50 |
| TRUSSELL TECHNOLOGIES INC | $76,659 | 4 |
| Parsons Transportation Group Inc. | $76,274 | 11 |
| PARSONS ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC | $75,256 | 26 |
| California Institute of Technology | $65,000 | 3 |
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | $63,647 | 105 |
| TECS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC. | $58,906 | 1 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in PASADENA, CA?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in PASADENA, CA is $77,813 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is PASADENA, CA a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in PASADENA, CA earns 9.4% more than the national median of $71,100, or $56,183 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.